To implement efficient and effective programs that enrich, empower, and enlighten youth with life skills to help them be successful in their life pursuits and to be better citizens and responsible adults in the communities in which they live.

To provide opportunities for challenging and enriching science education experiences that maximize the learning potential and personal development of K-12 students in Duplin County, North Carolina and prepare them for success in degree programs and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.